2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT seats

Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The head restraints tilt for extra comfort.
To tilt the head restraint, do the following:
1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.
MANUAL SEATS WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death. Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position. Pull on the
seatback to make sure that it has fully
latched after returning the seatback to its
original position. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous if you stop suddenly or
have a crash. Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward
WARNING
Rock the seat backward and forward
after releasing the lever to make sure
that it is fully engaged in its catch. An
unlatched seat can be dangerous in a crash
and could result in serious personal injury
or death. Adjusting the Lumbar Support (If
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Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat (If Equipped)
Recline Adjustment
(If Equipped)
Folding the Seatback
WARNINGS
When folding the seatback down,
take care not to get your fingers
caught between the seatback and
seat frame. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury. WARNINGS
Do not sit behind a seat that you fold
forward. This can increase the risk of
serious personal injury in a crash.
1. Lift the lever.
2. Fold the seatback forward.
POWER SEATS
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver's seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving.
Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
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REAR SEATS
WARNINGS
Do not use the bench seats as a bed
when your vehicle is moving. Failure
to follow this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death. When folding or unfolding the seats
take care not to get your fingers
caught between the seatback and
seat frame. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury. Do not place objects on a folded
seat. Hard objects may become
projectiles in a crash or sudden stop,
which may increase the risk of serious
personal injury. Note:
Fully lower the head restraint when
folding the seats. See Head Restraints
(page 103). Type 1
Folding the Seat Forward
1. Pull the strap on the side of the
seatback.
2. Fold the seatback forward.
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3. Pull the large strap on the rear of the
seatback.
4. Raise the seat. 5. Lift the support rod and connect it to
the seat frame. This prevents the seat
from falling backward.
Note: Rear row occupants can sit next to a
seat in the same row that has the seatback
in the folded position, but not when the seat
is in the tilted position.
Unfolding the Seat
1. Disconnect the support rod from the seat frame.
2. Unfold the seat backward and lock into
position. 3. Unfold the seat back backward and
lock into position.
Removing the Seats 1. Raise the seat.
2. Rotate the locking lever.
3. Remove the seat.
Refitting the Seat
1. Align the seat catches, push the seat
down and lock into position.
2. Unfold the seat backward and lock into
position.
3. Unfold the seat back backward and lock into position.
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Type 2
Second Row Seats
Folding the Seat Flat
Note:
Fully lower the head restraint when
folding the seats. See Head Restraints
(page 103).
1. Pull the strap on the side of the seatback.
2. Fold the seatback forward, then push down on the center of the seatback to
lock the latches. 3. Pull the large strap on the rear of the
seatback.
4. Move the seat forward to the lowered position, then push down on the center
of the seatback to lock the latches.
Note: A distinct click will be heard when
the seat is locked in the lowered position.
Note: Rear row occupants can sit next to a
seat in the same row that has the seatback
in the folded position, but not when the seat
is in the tilted position.
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Unfolding the Seat
1. Pull the large strap on the rear of the
seatback, lift the seat and push down
to lock into position.
2. Pull the short strap on the rear of the seatback, unfold the seat back
backward and lock into position. Push
down in the center of the seat to make
sure the latches are locked.
Note: You cannot unfold the seat backrest
if a red flag is visible on the large strap. Make
sure the seat is locked and the red flag is
not visible.
Third Row Seats
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward WARNING
Rock the seat backward and forward
after releasing the lever to make sure
that it is locked into position. A seat
that it is not locked into position can be
dangerous in a crash and could cause
serious personal injury or death. Folding the Seat Flat
1. Move the seat fully backward.
2. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
cushion.
3. Fold the seat cushion forward.
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4. Pull the strap on the rear of the
seatback.
5. Fold the seatback forward.
Unfolding the Seat 1. Pull the strap on the rear of the
seatback.
2. Unfold the seat back backward and lock into position.
3. Unfold the seat cushion backward and
lock into position. Creating a Level Load Floor
The carpeted cover is held in position by
magnets. Fold the carpeted cover forward
to cover up the folded seats.
HEATED SEATS
WARNING
People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may damage
the heating element which may cause the
heated seat to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury. 111
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Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Adjust the control to the desired heat
setting.
REAR SEAT ARMREST Fold the armrest down to use the armrest
and cup holder.
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